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Weather & Climate in Adams, OK
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Adams enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45. The city sits at an elevation of 2,838 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,838 ft (865 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 325/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7546°N, 101.0752°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Texas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Liberal Mid-America Regional (LBL) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 32.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 2.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Apr 14, 2021 | 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas | M4.3 | 100 km | 8 km |
| May 25, 2021 | 3 km WNW of Shattuck, Oklahoma | M4.1 | 116 km | 8 km |
| Feb 18, 2006 | 17 km WNW of Fritch, Texas | M3.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Oct 25, 1999 | 2 km WNW of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 127 km | 26 km |
| Oct 13, 2017 | 7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M3.0 | 121 km | 4 km |
| Oct 25, 2017 | 23 km NE of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M2.9 | 149 km | 8 km |
| Jun 15, 2007 | 3 km WSW of Pampa, Texas | M2.9 | 137 km | 5 km |
| May 14, 2013 | 8 km SE of Canadian, Texas | M2.9 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jul 9, 2015 | 6 km SSW of Fritch, Texas | M2.8 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Mar 23, 1995 | 7 km NNE of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Jun 25, 2017 | 6 km N of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Feb 27, 2012 | 25 km WSW of Lipscomb, Texas | M2.8 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 2020 | 12 km NNE of Rosston, Oklahoma | M2.8 | 108 km | 7 km |
| Jul 9, 2016 | 7 km W of Buffalo, Oklahoma | M2.7 | 121 km | 2 km |
| Apr 14, 2021 | 34 km NNE of Skellytown, Texas | M2.7 | 100 km | 7 km |
| Mar 25, 2016 | Texas Panhandle region | M2.6 | 94 km | 5 km |
| Jan 21, 2025 | 5 km NW of Pampa, Texas | M2.6 | 132 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tornado History
517 tornadoes (EF0+) recorded within 100 km since 1950. Strongest on record: EF4. Total: 9 fatalities, 186 injuries.
| Date | Rating | Distance | Path | Fatalities |
| May 5, 1993 | EF4 | 44 km | 23.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 9, 1971 | EF4 | 61 km | 15.9 mi | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2023 | EF3 | 44 km | 6.3 mi | 3 |
| May 23, 2019 | EF3 | 90 km | 15.7 mi | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2015 | EF3 | 42 km | 51.3 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1996 | EF3 | 39 km | 13.0 mi | 0 |
| May 26, 1996 | EF3 | 95 km | 28.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF3 | 39 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 5, 1993 | EF3 | 28 km | 18.5 mi | 0 |
| May 15, 1991 | EF3 | 98 km | 11.5 mi | 0 |
| May 31, 1990 | EF3 | 65 km | 14.0 mi | 0 |
| Jun 6, 1989 | EF3 | 48 km | 12.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1987 | EF3 | 68 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| May 25, 1987 | EF3 | 54 km | 3.0 mi | 0 |
| Mar 22, 1987 | EF3 | 91 km | 30.0 mi | 0 |
| Apr 30, 1978 | EF3 | 72 km | 14.4 mi | 0 |
| Jun 21, 1974 | EF3 | 60 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Sep 25, 1973 | EF3 | 96 km | 5.7 mi | 0 |
| May 9, 1972 | EF3 | 92 km | 2.7 mi | 0 |
| Jul 15, 1963 | EF3 | 41 km | 0.1 mi | 0 |
Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center (EF0+, 1950-2024, US only).
Wildfire History
20 wildfires (100+ acres) recorded within 100 km. Largest: RANKIN RANCH ROAD (37,706 acres, 2017).
| Year | Name | Acres Burned | Distance |
| 2017 | RANKIN RANCH ROAD | 37,706 | 96 km |
| 2024 | SLAPOUT FIRE | 23,810 | 92 km |
| 1996 | UNNAMED | 23,123 | 74 km |
| 2011 | LIPSCOMB COUNTY COMPLEX | 23,028 | 88 km |
| 2020 | 412 FIRE | 22,069 | 45 km |
| 2022 | BEAVER RIVER FIRE | 20,512 | 28 km |
| 2011 | TUNNER | 17,774 | 78 km |
| 2017 | BOWERS RANCH | 13,532 | 100 km |
| 2016 | CHISUM RANCH | 10,851 | 98 km |
| 1996 | HIGHWAY 70 FIRE | 10,314 | 93 km |
| 2022 | 23 AND DD | 8,885 | 63 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 8,750 | 79 km |
| 2006 | LOCUST GROVE | 8,374 | 93 km |
| 2006 | UNNAMED | 7,815 | 76 km |
| 2021 | COBB FIRE | 7,142 | 48 km |
| 2011 | HASKELL COUNTY | 6,736 | 73 km |
| 1997 | BUOY LINE | 6,118 | 12 km |
| 2016 | OPTIMA | 5,084 | 7 km |
| 2017 | BLACK MONDAY | 3,376 | 47 km |
| 2000 | UNNAMED | 3,303 | 67 km |
Source: NIFC/IRWIN Wildfire Records (100+ acres).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Adams has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.0") and January the driest (0.5").